{{Looking for|the original serpent in [[Orochimaru]]'s services|the clone created by [[Kabuto Yakushi]]|Manda II}}

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{{Looking for|the original serpent in Orochimaru's services|the clone created by Kabuto Yakushi|Manda II}}

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{{translation|'''Manda'''|マンダ|Manda}} was the boss summon of the snakes.

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{{translation|'''Manda'''|マンダ|Manda}} was the boss summon of the [[snakes]] of the [[Ryūchi Cave]].

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== Background ==

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At some point during the [[Second Shinobi World War]], Manda was [[Summoning Technique|summoned]] to the battlefield, alongside [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 128</ref>

== Personality ==

== Personality ==

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Manda was very snobbish and proud, believing himself superior to everyone. He apparently only served [[Orochimaru]] because he could not successfully defeat him, as [[Kabuto]] expressed concern that Manda would turn on them if he knew Orochimaru couldn't perform techniques.<ref name="c170p5">''Naruto'' chapter 170, page 5</ref> Even in this instance, he complained about the conditions he was summoned into, and demanded that he be given a hundred human sacrifices as compensation for his help.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 170, pages 4-5</ref> When they lost this battle, Manda threatened Orochimaru to be prepared for a punishment during their next encounter.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 171, page 2</ref> Manda had mutual animosity for [[Gamabunta]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 170, page 7</ref>

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Manda was very snobbish and proud, believing himself superior to everyone. He apparently only served [[Orochimaru]] because he could not successfully defeat him, as [[Kabuto]] expressed concern that Manda would turn on them if he knew Orochimaru couldn't perform techniques.<ref name="c170p5">Chapter 170, page 5</ref> Even in this instance, he complained about the conditions he was summoned into, and demanded that he be given a hundred human sacrifices as compensation for his help.<ref>Chapter 170, pages 4-5</ref> When they lost this battle, Manda threatened Orochimaru to be prepared for a punishment during their next encounter.<ref>Chapter 171, page 2</ref> Manda held mutual animosity for [[Gamabunta]].<ref>Chapter 170, page 7</ref>

== Appearance ==

== Appearance ==

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Manda was the largest snake in the world, being recently out-sized by his modified clone, [[Manda II]]. He easily towered over buildings, trees, and large rock formations. Due to his length, he was even larger than [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]], easily coiling around Katsuyu and having more length behind him,and he could open his jaws wide enough to swallow Gamabunta whole.

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Manda was the largest snake in the world, being recently out-sized by his modified clone, [[Manda II]]. He easily towered over buildings, trees, and large rock formations. Due to his length, he was even larger than [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]], and was easily able to coil around Katsuyu, having additional length behind him.Additionally, he could open his jaws wide enough to swallow Gamabunta whole.

He was coloured purple, and had black rings running down intervals on his body. He had massive fangs, though they were arranged in a way similar to that of a constrictor snake instead of a viper or other venomous snake species, presumably carrying venom in them from the way they were designed, and green eyes. He also had four horn-like protrusions on his head.

He was coloured purple, and had black rings running down intervals on his body. He had massive fangs, though they were arranged in a way similar to that of a constrictor snake instead of a viper or other venomous snake species, presumably carrying venom in them from the way they were designed, and green eyes. He also had four horn-like protrusions on his head.

== Abilities ==

== Abilities ==

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[[File:Manda coils.jpg|thumb|right|Manda constricts Katsuyu.]]

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[[File:Manda coils.png|thumb|left|Manda constricts Katsuyu.]]

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Manda was very powerful, and able to stand his own against [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]], having almost killed them both before being disabled. He was extremely fast, as he was quickly able to dodge and disable Katsuyu. It is also obvious that he was well-known, as [[Gamakichi]] was afraid of him just because of his gaze. He was also able to shed his skin in a manner similar to the [[Body Replacement Technique]] or [[Body Shedding]], which was seen during the battle with Gamabunta and Katsuyu, and to move underground. His body was sturdy enough to withstand [[Deidara]]'s [[C0|ultimate attack]], and remain intact, while providing a relatively safe shelter for anyone to hide inside his mouth. Overall, Mandawasfearedas the {{translation|"strongestcolossalserpent"|最強の蟒蛇|Saikyōno Uwahebi}}.<ref name="D3"/>

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Manda was very powerful, feared as the {{translation|"strongest colossal serpent"|最強の蟒蛇|Saikyō no Uwahebi}}<ref name="D3" /> and able to stand his own against [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]], having almost killed them both before being disabled. He was extremely fast, as he was quickly able to dodge and disable Katsuyu. It is also obvious that he was well-known, as [[Gamakichi]] was afraid of him just because of his gaze. He was also able to shed his skin in a manner similar to the [[Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique]], which was seen during the battle with Gamabunta and Katsuyu, and to move [[Wicked Gong Mouth|underground]]. His body was sturdy enough to withstand [[Deidara]]'s [[C0|ultimate attack]], and remain intact, while providing a relatively safe shelter for anyone to hide inside his mouth, althoughthiscameat the costofManda'slife.

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== Part I ==

== Part I ==

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=== Search for Tsunade Arc ===

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=== Search for Tsunade ===

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[[File:Slug Great Division.jpg|thumb|left|Manda in his fight against Katsuyu and Gamabunta.]]

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[[File:Slug Great Division p1.png|thumb|right|Manda in his fight against Katsuyu and Gamabunta.]]

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Orochimaru (with Kabuto's assistance) summoned Manda to combat [[Tsunade]]'s [[Katsuyu]] and [[Jiraiya]]'s [[Gamabunta]]. After relishing in the possibility of getting to eat the other two summons, Manda attacked. He tried to constrict Katsuyu to death, who after [[Slug Great Division|dividing]], is able to escape. Gamabunta and Jiraiya then tried to catch him in a firestorm, but he just shed his skin and burrowed underground to sneak up on them. Before he could land an attack, however, Tsunade drove Gamabunta's sword through the roof of his mouth, pinning him down and leaving him unable to attempt to eat anyone. Angered by the humiliation, he threatened Orochimaru before leaving.

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Orochimaru (with Kabuto's assistance) summoned Manda to combat [[Tsunade]]'s [[Katsuyu]] and [[Jiraiya]]'s [[Gamabunta]]. After relishing in the possibility of getting to eat the other two summons, Manda attacked. He tried to constrict Katsuyu to death, who after [[Slug Great Division|dividing]], is able to escape. Gamabunta and Jiraiya then tried to catch him in a firestorm, but he just shed his skin and burrowed underground to sneak up on them. Before he could land an attack, however, Tsunade drove Gamabunta's sword through the roof of his mouth, pinning him down and leaving him unable to attempt to eat anyone, for about a month. Angered by the humiliation, he threatened Orochimaru before leaving.

== Part II ==

== Part II ==

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=== Itachi Pursuit Arc ===

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=== Itachi Pursuit Mission ===

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[[File:Dying Manda.PNG|thumb|Manda's last moments.]]

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[[File:Dying Manda.PNG|thumb|left|Manda's final moments.]]

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Losing to [[Sasuke]] at the end of their battle, [[Deidara]] was forced to use his [[C0]] as a last resort to take the Uchiha down with him. However, Sasuke summoned Manda and used his [[Sharingan]] to cast a [[Genjutsu: Sharingan|genjutsu]] on the great serpent so he can jump to Ryūchi Cave inside of Manda. Just before they jumped, Manda and Sasuke were hit by the shockwave, which killed Manda and greatly injured Sasuke. Suspecting that Sasuke had committed the act, [[Suigetsu]] summoned Manda to his location to bring out Sasuke. Released from his control and on the verge of death, Manda curses Sasuke with his last breath.<ref>Chapter 363, pages 11-13</ref>

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Losing to Sasuke at the end of their battle, [[Deidara]] was forced to use his [[C0]] as a last resort to take the Uchiha down with him. However, Sasuke summoned Manda and used his [[Sharingan]] to cast a [[Genjutsu: Sharingan|genjutsu]] on the great serpent so he can ride out the explosion within Manda's mouth while Manda bears the blunt of the blast. Suspecting that Sasuke had committed the act, [[Suigetsu]] summoned Manda to his location to bring out Sasuke. Released from his control and on the verge of death, Manda curses Sasuke with his last breath.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 363, pages 11-13</ref>

== Legacy ==

== Legacy ==

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Though Manda died, [[Kabuto Yakushi]] obtained some cells from his body and used them to produce a [[Manda II|more enhanced clone of Manda]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 513, page 12</ref>

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Though Manda died, Kabuto obtained some cells from his body and used them to produce a [[Manda II|more enhanced clone of Manda]].<ref>Chapter 513, page 12</ref>

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

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{{Youthwiki|Manda}}

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* In ''[[Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth Full Power Ninja Chronicles]]'', Manda is portrayed as being very loyal to his summoner, Orochimaru, and unlike the Manda in ''Naruto'', he displays no communication, only using signs with written words.

* Manda appeared as a souvenir along with [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]] in [[Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad|''Naruto'' episode 110]].

* Manda appeared as a souvenir along with [[Gamabunta]] and [[Katsuyu]] in [[Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad|''Naruto'' episode 110]].

* Manda shares the name of a famous [[Wikipedia:Manda (kaiju)|Japanese fictional monster]].

* Manda shares the name of a famous [[Wikipedia:Manda (kaiju)|Japanese fictional monster]].

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Manda was very snobbish and proud, believing himself superior to everyone. He apparently only served Orochimaru because he could not successfully defeat him, as Kabuto expressed concern that Manda would turn on them if he knew Orochimaru couldn't perform techniques.[3] Even in this instance, he complained about the conditions he was summoned into, and demanded that he be given a hundred human sacrifices as compensation for his help.[4] When they lost this battle, Manda threatened Orochimaru to be prepared for a punishment during their next encounter.[5] Manda held mutual animosity for Gamabunta.[6]

Manda was the largest snake in the world, being recently out-sized by his modified clone, Manda II. He easily towered over buildings, trees, and large rock formations. Due to his length, he was even larger than Gamabunta and Katsuyu, and was easily able to coil around Katsuyu, having additional length behind him. Additionally, he could open his jaws wide enough to swallow Gamabunta whole.

He was coloured purple, and had black rings running down intervals on his body. He had massive fangs, though they were arranged in a way similar to that of a constrictor snake instead of a viper or other venomous snake species, presumably carrying venom in them from the way they were designed, and green eyes. He also had four horn-like protrusions on his head.

Manda was very powerful, feared as the "strongest colossal serpent" (最強の蟒蛇, Saikyō no Uwahebi)[1] and able to stand his own against Gamabunta and Katsuyu, having almost killed them both before being disabled. He was extremely fast, as he was quickly able to dodge and disable Katsuyu. It is also obvious that he was well-known, as Gamakichi was afraid of him just because of his gaze. He was also able to shed his skin in a manner similar to the Orochimaru-Style Body Replacement Technique, which was seen during the battle with Gamabunta and Katsuyu, and to move underground. His body was sturdy enough to withstand Deidara's ultimate attack, and remain intact, while providing a relatively safe shelter for anyone to hide inside his mouth, although this came at the cost of Manda's life.

Orochimaru (with Kabuto's assistance) summoned Manda to combat Tsunade's Katsuyu and Jiraiya's Gamabunta. After relishing in the possibility of getting to eat the other two summons, Manda attacked. He tried to constrict Katsuyu to death, who after dividing, is able to escape. Gamabunta and Jiraiya then tried to catch him in a firestorm, but he just shed his skin and burrowed underground to sneak up on them. Before he could land an attack, however, Tsunade drove Gamabunta's sword through the roof of his mouth, pinning him down and leaving him unable to attempt to eat anyone, for about a month. Angered by the humiliation, he threatened Orochimaru before leaving.

Losing to Sasuke at the end of their battle, Deidara was forced to use his C0 as a last resort to take the Uchiha down with him. However, Sasuke summoned Manda and used his Sharingan to cast a genjutsu on the great serpent so he can jump to Ryūchi Cave inside of Manda. Just before they jumped, Manda and Sasuke were hit by the shockwave, which killed Manda and greatly injured Sasuke. Suspecting that Sasuke had committed the act, Suigetsu summoned Manda to his location to bring out Sasuke. Released from his control and on the verge of death, Manda curses Sasuke with his last breath.[7]

In the Clash of Ninja series of games, Manda was a part of the stage "Three-way Deadlock", along with Gamabunta and Katsuyu. Players could battle upon Manda's head in the two-part version included in the Revolution games, and, according to developers, problems with this part of the stage caused the stage's removal during the development of Revolution 3. Manda also made an appearance in the story mode of Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, battling Katsuyu and Gamabunta.